
Set up 2-Step Verification by Authenticator App Toggle Authenticator App (Very Secure). Note: You can only enable either an authenticator app or use an email address for the verification codes. If you'd like to receive alerts (when Microsoft detects unusual activity in your account), click Change your alert options on the same page and simply check the box next to your phone number. Follow the steps below to turn on 2-Step Verification for the type you like. That's all! You've successfully changed or added your phone number to your Microsoft account. And if you've opted for a call, you'll get a call from Microsoft to verify the contact number. What will change From 27 February 23 Microsoft will activate number matching as default setting for Microsoft Authenticator notification users. Finally, enter the code received on the phone in the field and then click The next button. Step 9: If you have chosen the SMS method to verify your number, you will receive a code on your phone. Configuring MFA On your phone, visit the App Store (iPhone) or Play Store (Android) to download and install the Microsoft Authenticator app. Step 8: To select a phone number In the first drop-down box, select your country, enter the phone number you want to associate with your Microsoft account and select a method to verify the contact number (text or call). Step 7: Now on the same page, click Add safety information link.


When the confirmation dialog appears, click to remove to remove the phone number from your account. If you don't have a contact number for your account, go to the next step to add one. To change your Microsoft account phone number, click to remove link next to your contact number. To change your 2-step verification phone number, you need to delete the existing number and then add the new one to your account. Step 6: After successfully verifying your identity, you will see this page with security information.
